Five homes evacuated as fire breaks out at scrapyard

Five homes have been evacuated after a large fire broke out at a scrapyard in Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Radford Road, Basford, on Wednesday at 10:31 BST.

Incident commander Tom Staples said a large amount of scrap metal was on fire and it was too early to say what the cause was. Six fire engines and an aerial ladder platform are at the scene.

Staples added: "About five homes have been evacuated in the immediate vicinity. Obviously the business that has been affected has been evacuated."

People living and working nearby have been advised to close doors and windows as the fire has generated a large plume of smoke.

Staples said the incident was under control and contained within the high-sided walls of the scrapyard.

"We are optimistic within the next few hours people will be able to return to their homes, but obviously that depends on how the incident goes over the next few hours," he added.

The fire service has also advised people to avoid the area.

"This is an emergency incident and it's important our crews have space to work and access the site," it said in a social media post.

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